4-12-2 Running On Air

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  • @polarguyinak1
    @polarguyinak1 Рік тому +324

    Beyond cool. I've never seen anyone take accurate modeling at this scale seriously, so it is AMAZING to see such a fantastic engine of this size! Must be a blast to be part of the crew!

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 Рік тому +12

      Every thing works on it works like the real thing

    • @jacobmutti1528
      @jacobmutti1528 Рік тому +9

      You should see the engines/locomotives on the Romney hythe and Dymchurch railway. Those fine machines are amazing, travelling many miles a day.

    • @nolaspeaker5656
      @nolaspeaker5656 Рік тому +18

      It's not modeling... it's engineering

    • @PortsmouthCherokee
      @PortsmouthCherokee Рік тому +5

      If your going to go to this length you might as be the real thing. Theyve had small steam trains like this since 1970 in europe

    • @nolaspeaker5656
      @nolaspeaker5656 Рік тому +6

      @user-xd1gt9if2v 1970? No, since the beginning of steam! Prototypes for new steam loco designs were often built in miniature first. Enthusiasts have been building smaller versions of steam loco's since adequate engineering equipment became available to ordinary people.

  • @OfficialUSKRprogram
    @OfficialUSKRprogram 11 місяців тому +9

    That's fascinating, at this point, this is a real working locomotive in every sense, it can pull passenger cars and do real work, and with that wheel arrangement it probably has a LOT of torque!

  • @gwaithwyr
    @gwaithwyr Рік тому +26

    Brilliant! On my railfan trip (from UK) to California in 2008 I saw the full-size 4-12-2 at Pomona. And Big Boy 4014 was in the same yard! One of the great days. Many thanks.

    • @oldfarthacks
      @oldfarthacks Рік тому +5

      As you know, 4014 has since been moved, rebuilt and is now who knows where. It's running around loose. That machine is a monster, I played around it for years at Pomona, every time the fair was on.

    • @BDNeon
      @BDNeon Рік тому +2

      @@oldfarthacks I remember as a kid they let me climb in through the stoker's hatch and stand inside the firebox on the grates in there. It was incredibly cool.

    • @maxjones9139
      @maxjones9139 11 місяців тому

      I watched Big Boy steam through my town and thought it was so cool I went down to union station in kc to catch its arrival. The sound of its whistle in that concrete area as it rolled in was epic! I'm sure there are videos of it on here. 2019 Kansas city. Unforgettable.

    • @nonelost1
      @nonelost1 11 місяців тому

      There's a UA-cam video showing it in Wyoming, being taken out of mothballs from California. Keywords "Big Boy" "Wyoming" oughta find it.@@oldfarthacks

  • @hootinouts
    @hootinouts Рік тому +58

    This is awesome! The level of skill and dedication to make something like this is commendable.

  • @phantombrakeman4983
    @phantombrakeman4983 2 роки тому +81

    Way to go guys. Alex looks like he is right at home in the cab. Darrell looks like he is using his ears and eyes searching for any corrections to be made while moving on the test track.

  • @edwardgilhooley1499
    @edwardgilhooley1499 Рік тому +11

    Talk about the WOW Factor. What an amazing project! The workmanship is just beautiful.

  • @pezer247
    @pezer247 Рік тому +13

    This is insane! The amount of time, money, work, skill, knowledge, and teamwork to create such a delicate, yet strong and heavy model is certainly an accomplishment to be proud of! Im very intrigued and have many questions to say the least.

  • @wwebtime
    @wwebtime 2 роки тому +43

    That's whistle is gonna sound great outside with some echo effect! Great Job!

    • @BMMEC6000
      @BMMEC6000 2 роки тому +4

      Echo effect? What is this a video game?!

    • @mildly_miffed_man1414
      @mildly_miffed_man1414 Рік тому

      @@BMMEC6000you know exactly what he meant dude.

    • @BMMEC6000
      @BMMEC6000 Рік тому

      @@mildly_miffed_man1414 Yeah I’m just playin’

  • @attilaabonyi8879
    @attilaabonyi8879 10 місяців тому +1

    At first i thought it was small due to the angle of the camera but i am ever more impressed by the scale of this thing!

  • @theq4602
    @theq4602 Рік тому +34

    im about 5'2 (yes im a grown ass man), bet i could stand up comfortable in that thing with a normal footplate its HUGE
    congratz on all the hard work paying off your machine is gorgeous

  • @bbviper3674
    @bbviper3674 Рік тому +3

    these guys must have a HUGE friggin christmas tree to run this under!

  • @jay600katana
    @jay600katana 2 роки тому +11

    what a work of art, nice job.

  • @germanfragger
    @germanfragger 11 місяців тому +1

    Holy shit that Whistle is perfect got goosebumps!

  • @cdnpont
    @cdnpont 11 місяців тому +1

    This lets you see how smooth these engines really are. Thank you.

  • @titan_redeemer7371
    @titan_redeemer7371 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely beautiful piece of machinery👍

  • @СергейСкороваров-о8з
    @СергейСкороваров-о8з 10 місяців тому +1

    Потрясающая работа!! Создать такое могут только по настоящему увлечённые и сплочённые идеей люди с большой буквы. Колёсная формула этого минипаровоза вызывает только чувство огромного восхищения. Ребята вы СУПЕР 👍👍👍👍!!

  • @gordonsnell6735
    @gordonsnell6735 11 місяців тому +3

    DAMN!! Love that whistle on it, VERY nice 🙂🙂

  • @michaelboykin9881
    @michaelboykin9881 10 місяців тому

    Mind Blowing detail. Much respect to the design and build team.

  • @rogerhupp3115
    @rogerhupp3115 11 місяців тому

    This is one of the coolest things that I’ve seen in my entire life!

  • @samgineer9857
    @samgineer9857 Рік тому +13

    Bloody MASSIVE! Is this the fabled 15" gauge I've only heard in myths and legends? This behemoth certainly lives up to them, that's for sure! I can never look at 7.5" gauge stuff without thinking it's tiny anymore, great work!

  • @tubularap
    @tubularap 11 місяців тому

    What beautiful whistle sound. Awesome loc too.

  • @pietroseven8228
    @pietroseven8228 11 місяців тому +1

    Unbelievable, stunning work!

  • @dennismaloney7241
    @dennismaloney7241 Рік тому +3

    As a pipefitter who used to rebuild steam-reducing stations and other components, I always used air to test the performance.

  • @robertzapatka1082
    @robertzapatka1082 Рік тому +1

    Gentlemen absolutely incredible! What a masterpiece!

  • @ericstrawn9192
    @ericstrawn9192 11 місяців тому +1

    You can’t beat good ol’ machining, nice job y’all! She’s a beauty!

  • @alanritchie9781
    @alanritchie9781 Рік тому +6

    Looks 1/6 scale. Beautiful locomotive.

    • @roger0929
      @roger0929 11 місяців тому +1

      15 in gauge is slightly over 1/4 scale.

  • @F40M07
    @F40M07 Рік тому +1

    Those are some big ass trains!!

  • @TonyKettle-y9m
    @TonyKettle-y9m Рік тому

    Just a wicked looking piece of kit.

  • @KevinDick-h6f
    @KevinDick-h6f 11 місяців тому +1

    I can only imagine the man hours and amount of casting , machining, fabrication of metal to create such a beauty !

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      If i remember correctly it took around 5 years to make all the parts and put it together

  • @henrywruesche2
    @henrywruesche2 Рік тому +1

    Life doesn't get much better than that!

  • @vandliszt
    @vandliszt 11 місяців тому

    That has to be the most beautiful horn I’ve ever heard in my life.

  • @nickwilcox8340
    @nickwilcox8340 Рік тому

    What an incredible thing of beauty.

  • @Coffeeman-yq6xu
    @Coffeeman-yq6xu 11 місяців тому

    That is massive amount of work. Fantastic.

  • @josephlong7420
    @josephlong7420 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely too cool, thank you.

  • @1940limited
    @1940limited 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing. That's a big locomotive.

  • @peteranninos2506
    @peteranninos2506 11 місяців тому

    Looks like you could haul revenue freight with that baby! Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @hvanmegen
    @hvanmegen 11 місяців тому

    Woah! now THIS is dedication! I don't even know what to say.. thank you UA-cam algorithm for showing me this :)

  • @basscharenborg6441
    @basscharenborg6441 10 місяців тому +1

    Will there be an update someday om the 4-12-2? It has been almost two years cince this video.
    What an amazing project!

  • @Fishingforpredators
    @Fishingforpredators 11 місяців тому

    Now that's super craftsmanship, wow.

  • @tallpaul1269
    @tallpaul1269 Рік тому +1

    Wow, very impressive. Nice work.

  • @glynluff2595
    @glynluff2595 Рік тому

    From the U.K. I can only say Impressive!

  • @bristleconepinus2378
    @bristleconepinus2378 11 місяців тому

    WOW !...THAT is a clean machine.

  • @timblossom8904
    @timblossom8904 10 місяців тому

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

  • @graham2631
    @graham2631 Рік тому

    That is some serious cool guys.

  • @kevindelaney1951
    @kevindelaney1951 Рік тому

    I’ve just forwarded this incredible find to my lifelong railroad enthusiast friend. He has 20K in O scale & a basement that needs to be built to accommodate it. I’ve told him to stop fooling around with his bits & pieces, dump all of it & watch this video. I told him it’s time to get serious about model railroading. lol Incredible effort show here.

  • @elijahwilliams5673
    @elijahwilliams5673 10 місяців тому +1

    2:39 Sec Is 3rd Down Train Whistle At New Hallmark Stadium In Orchard Park, New York

  • @arisusanchez
    @arisusanchez 2 роки тому +3

    this things a god damned monster of an engine

  • @kh7cz
    @kh7cz 11 місяців тому

    Wow, this is next level!

  • @shopdog831
    @shopdog831 2 роки тому +4

    This things ready to do some real work

  • @captainoppai4539
    @captainoppai4539 Рік тому +3

    If only I had the money, space, and time to build a small work/tourism line with this scale

  • @madrailman91
    @madrailman91 2 роки тому +7

    At first I thought this was a machine that someone could straddle with their legs and ride like a much smaller engine... But when it got closer to the camera and saw a man in the cab I just dropped my jaw and said "F*ck that's bigger than I thought."

    • @gunthergaminx2947
      @gunthergaminx2947 2 роки тому +1

      Honestly thats exactly what I was saying!

    • @notalizardperson4140
      @notalizardperson4140 Рік тому +1

      Yeah you never think about how far trains stretch over the rails until you see things like this.

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      The seats are quite comfortable to

  • @Scrat-hp2wl
    @Scrat-hp2wl 2 роки тому +15

    Not to be confused with the union pacific 4-12-2 9000

    • @Aftermath779
      @Aftermath779 2 роки тому +3

      The difference in mechanical design is that it's a two cylinder not a three cylinder.

  • @privatepilot4064
    @privatepilot4064 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating! Small but still quite powerful!

  • @frankjones9024
    @frankjones9024 11 місяців тому

    As an accordionist I think the whistle is inthe key of D major, with an A, and possibly an E. Bit like the highland bagpipe. Hope this piece of useless information helps. A lovely made engine. Cheers Frank in Bristol.

  • @larrypickering6561
    @larrypickering6561 Рік тому

    Absolutely stunning. Good job guys!

  • @brucehenkelman9852
    @brucehenkelman9852 11 місяців тому

    THAT IS SO SWEET❤BEAUTIFUL MACHINE 😮

  • @brianpreston8483
    @brianpreston8483 Рік тому

    Very nice, awesome job

  • @markblewden6188
    @markblewden6188 Рік тому +1

    There’s more smoke coming from the drivers mouth that the loco!! 😂 Nice work

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      There’s no fire in her

  • @jdmorgan82
    @jdmorgan82 11 місяців тому

    Holy cow… that is a BIG little train.

  • @GuyT-z7o
    @GuyT-z7o Рік тому

    OMG it’s gorgeous!!

  • @thomasstover6272
    @thomasstover6272 Рік тому

    Gawd. What an accomplishment!

  • @dominiquedradin340
    @dominiquedradin340 9 місяців тому

    Superbe, magnifique, splendide !!! Quelle chance les mecs

  • @cvmaio5101
    @cvmaio5101 Рік тому +6

    👏👏👏👏 Espetacular ! Trabalho lindo . 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @chadgdry3938
    @chadgdry3938 7 місяців тому

    That's amazing, you need more track

  • @davidcaro8217
    @davidcaro8217 Рік тому

    That's an awesome mini max loco!

  • @wisdomSP
    @wisdomSP 11 місяців тому

    That looks amazing.

  • @notalizardperson4140
    @notalizardperson4140 Рік тому +35

    Just found this channel and am now a happy subscriber. This really is just a gorgeous locomotive and her whistle sings like a church choir. What track gauge is it running on?

    • @masonhoven8588
      @masonhoven8588  Рік тому +18

      Thank you and the locomotive is 15inch guage

  • @lynwoodreed9032
    @lynwoodreed9032 Рік тому

    Such a beautiful engine!

  • @geoffgoldsmith7607
    @geoffgoldsmith7607 Рік тому +1

    Amazing.
    Can we see more videos please?

  • @trainfan-ks5hk
    @trainfan-ks5hk 11 місяців тому

    She’s a BEAST

  • @markneedham752
    @markneedham752 Рік тому

    Gorgeous. Give the man a .... it's OK, he has one.

  • @DandamanV
    @DandamanV Рік тому

    Beautifully musical whistle

  • @Zacht1980
    @Zacht1980 Рік тому

    Beautiful.

  • @libertyvilleguy2903
    @libertyvilleguy2903 11 місяців тому

    Stunning! What’s the back story with this beauty?

  • @daleolson3506
    @daleolson3506 11 місяців тому

    These people have skills

  • @nickdeluna8681
    @nickdeluna8681 2 роки тому +34

    WOW! THAT'S INCREDIBLE! Was that engine doing some test runs? That locomotive looks so amazing.

  • @ScottMcDonald-i9v
    @ScottMcDonald-i9v Рік тому +1

    That's incredible! You know it's a big model when it has real rod clank!😅

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It’s not really a model though

  • @jesse94970
    @jesse94970 11 місяців тому

    When you have it running on steam where will the track be as I come to navy reunion from Australia, I was a steam stoker and I was a kellic, I do love your work, beautiful.
    machining

  • @rajendersinghdhillon5413
    @rajendersinghdhillon5413 Рік тому

    Black beauty. Just love it.

  • @squarebodycasewademckenney6190

    That's so cool like a 1/2 scale... would be perfect for a rail system on a property of 15 acres or more... they really should have a company to mass produce these (with a steam option)

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It is live steam and it was 1.2 million to build

    • @jamesm6638
      @jamesm6638 10 місяців тому

      14"-16" gauge is 1/4 scale

  • @Auggies1956
    @Auggies1956 11 місяців тому

    There was a man named "Val Brag" just West of Toledo Ohio, that built one thirty years ago, a 4-6-4 if recall. That wouldn't run on coal. He was determined to make it run that way but passed away before that happened. I think it's in a museum somewhere. The club he founded was "The Ohio Live Steamers". It had a lot of track and a lot of members.

  • @GTech_builds
    @GTech_builds Рік тому

    holy mother of marry that is absolutly amazing

  • @m_a_s6069
    @m_a_s6069 Рік тому

    Phenomenal work!

  • @chrismofer
    @chrismofer Рік тому

    absolutely beautiful

  • @apmazurka
    @apmazurka Рік тому

    Awesome Stuff Guys!

  • @elijahwilliams4110
    @elijahwilliams4110 Рік тому +1

    At 2:39 Sec Is Little Patch Of Heaven Express Train Whistle

  • @matthewpastrikos7383
    @matthewpastrikos7383 2 роки тому +7

    A steam locomotive that runs on air is very interesting. And it's actually a 4-12-2 based on the UP 9000 class.

    • @Railman1225
      @Railman1225 2 роки тому +4

      it's running on air to test it's piping and valve gear, to make sure they work properly and can hold up to pressurized gases/vapors, like steam

    • @matthewpastrikos7383
      @matthewpastrikos7383 2 роки тому

      @@Railman1225 So by the time testing is done, the steam locomotive won't be powered by air?

    • @Railman1225
      @Railman1225 2 роки тому +1

      @@matthewpastrikos7383 Yup. Hopefully, by that time, she'll be running under her own power(a.k.a steam). Also, in case you didn't know, most engineers refer to steam locomotives as she/her, even the Big Boy.

    • @matthewpastrikos7383
      @matthewpastrikos7383 2 роки тому

      @@Railman1225 Really?

    • @Railman1225
      @Railman1225 2 роки тому +1

      @@matthewpastrikos7383 Yeah

  • @garrybuildsstuff8980
    @garrybuildsstuff8980 2 роки тому

    this loco is amazing.

  • @lilah66
    @lilah66 11 місяців тому

    My jaw doesn't hit the floor very often but it just did.

  • @drewski6843
    @drewski6843 Рік тому +5

    Great vid.. I was wondering how much one of these trains cost and why don't little coastal towns or even inland towns have these little mini train systems as local transportation asset?
    These trains are so cool.
    Again, thanks for this video on the build.

    • @CheMechanical
      @CheMechanical Рік тому +2

      Operating a local transit system would probably subject them to Department of Transportation regulations.

    • @roger0929
      @roger0929 11 місяців тому

      There is. The Romney, Dymchurch and Hythe railway has served its local coastal towns for decades.

    • @larryjanson4011
      @larryjanson4011 11 місяців тому +2

      government regulations get in the way. then cal osha, (CA forced safety people..aka: bureaucrats) taxes on the land, etc.
      but i do love this thing. need over 100 acres (more?) to do it right.

    • @drewski6843
      @drewski6843 11 місяців тому

      @@larryjanson4011 You're right about that. But I think it would bring in more tourists and more revenue to the local communities.
      If you're familiar with the central coast (Monterey County).
      All throughout Monterey County there are several abandoned rails going into Monterey, Cannery Row, side of highway 1 going into Seaside, Sand City, Marina, and other surrounding towns and counties.
      That would be an awesome thing to see driving through a part of California with little steam locomotives running around.
      At least 1 for a test run haha.
      Just a thought.

    • @drewski6843
      @drewski6843 11 місяців тому +1

      @@CheMechanical Most likely. I don't see whynot haha.
      Would be awesome seeing these little steam engines running on our abandoned rails located here in California and other states.
      Just a thought haha.

  • @FlfLuvr
    @FlfLuvr 11 місяців тому

    That is fricking amazing

  • @IamMagPie
    @IamMagPie 11 місяців тому

    A true "Zero Emission Locomotive" - running on air. Only smoke is from the cigar of the engineer...

  • @elijahwilliams5673
    @elijahwilliams5673 3 місяці тому +1

    2:39-3:11 Is Whistle Of King Kittan Express

  • @JAXTHEFISH1685
    @JAXTHEFISH1685 Рік тому +2

    That is E. P. I. C. Never saw any kind of model on THIS scale, and it looks super realistic! I wish i could see it in real life 😢

    • @Jackcook27
      @Jackcook27 10 місяців тому

      It’s no model it’s live steam

    • @jamesm6638
      @jamesm6638 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Jackcook27live steam are still models

  • @Jackcook27
    @Jackcook27 2 роки тому

    I was lucky enough to ride in the cab it was amazing

  • @1957kwick
    @1957kwick 11 місяців тому

    I was gonna say I want to hear that whistle🤣

  • @kalenorchard1729
    @kalenorchard1729 11 місяців тому

    I clicked this link and had a very brief, immediate, and yet potent existential realization that I'm an engineer and that there is no cure :(

  • @CurvyTribune
    @CurvyTribune Рік тому

    Who wouldn't wanna have a live action steamie as tall as human?! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ralphreinhardt6020
    @ralphreinhardt6020 Рік тому +1

    Very cool !! 😎👍

  • @lonewolfe31619
    @lonewolfe31619 Рік тому +1

    Beyond cool but when will it be fired up and painted?